NASA warns of possible disruptions

On December 8, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, an event that captured the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. This flare, classified as X1.1, marks one of the most intense solar flares recorded during the current solar cycle. The Solar Dynamics Observatory, a key instrument in NASA’s arsenal, captured images of…

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Alternative realities in the NRO

I’m still slightly obsessed (a nice state to be in) with the mission patches released by the National Reconnaissance Office, which if you’re obsessed enough you can find out which satellites the NRO just launched. Some of those satellites are, you know, secret. Like this one: It’s for recently launched constellations (a ton of linked…

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[Botany • 2025] Thismia selangorensis (Thismiaceae) • A new mitriform species from the Thismia sect. Geomitra from Selangor, Malaysia

Summary Thismia selangorensisa mitriform species distinct from the mycoheterotrophic genus Stamiadescribed in this document. It was first discovered in a tree hole on a river bank in Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Chongkak, Selangor, Malaysia. This new species is superficially similar to members of Stamia section Geomitra because it has coral-like roots, internal tepals that form…

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